Marc Carter
2009 Kia Borrego SUV Previewed
Kia has released a single image of its upcoming 7-passenger SUV. You might recall that we've been referring to Kia's upcoming midsize SUV as the Mesa for a while now, but Kia has finally given it an official name, the Borrego. The Borrego is going to be available with either a V6 or V8 engine when it goes on sale...
2009 Pontiac Vibe Officially Unveiled…Better than the Matrix?
Following the release of the all-new Toyota Corolla and Matrix last week, Pontiac has now officially unveiled the Pontiac Vibe (don't forget that the Matrix and Vibe are cousins). The 2009 Vibe features all-new exterior and interior styling. The good news is that after a short hiatus the GT model finally returns. The base Vibe comes with the 132hp 1.8L...
2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Unveiled with 315 Horsepower
Ford has finally revealed the Bullitt version of its popular Mustang. The Ford Mustang Bullitt gets a few tweaks inside and out that make it special. The engine receives a small bump in power to 315 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. of torque. The Bullitt also gets the GT500's rear axle with a 3.73:1 final drive ratio. The suspension has also...
REVIEW: How Does the All-New 2008 Chevy Malibu Stack up Against the Competition?
Chevrolet's all-new 2008 Malibu is just now hitting your local Chevy dealers. GM has high hopes for the Malibu, as the new sedan is one of their most important new releases for the 2008 model year. The all-new Malibu is very important to GM as the automaker tries to head off Toyota as the number one automaker. Because of this...
2009 Lincoln MKS Spy Photos…The Upcoming Lincoln Has Been Caught Filming
Lincoln is going to officially unveil its newest sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show in two weeks, but the car has been caught filming either for a commercial or for the next Batman movie. It is rumored that the MKS is going to feature a twin-turbo 3.5L V6 that puts out 415 horsepower. Less powerful versions of the MKS...
2008 Chevy Malibu Review…Coming Soon
This past weekend GM invited me out to Memphis to test the all-new Malibu against the Camry, Accord, and Altima. Expect my full review and all the details about the new Chevy this week. Let me know if there is anything that you want to know. Related Stories: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Revealed...To Bad it Only Gets 2mpg More Than the Normal Version! 2008...
2009 Toyota Corolla S3 Breaks Cover…It's a Supercharged Corolla
In addition to the unveiling of the all-new 2009 Corolla and Matrix, Toyota also unveiled a tuned version of the Corolla, dubbed the Corolla S3. The S3 version of the Corolla features a unique bodykit, new front grille, and 20" wheels. In addition the 2.4L 4-cylinder also receives a supercharger and front mounted intercooler. Unfortunately there are no plans...
Chrysler Cuts Jobs and Officially Kills Four Models
There has been speculation that Chrysler is going to start killing off its slower selling models. Well the board has voted and the PT Cruiser Convertible, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Magnum and Chrysler Crossfire all received a death sentence. Many suspected that the regular PT Cruiser would also be dropped due to its disappointing sales this year, but it does have...
2009 Toyota Corolla Unveiled! Is it Still too Boring?
Toyota has unveiled the all-new 10th generation Toyota Corolla at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The new 2009 Corolla is basically the same car that is sold in Europe and other parts of the world. It will be available in five trims: standard, LE, XLE, S, and XRS. There will be two engines offered: a 1.8L four-cylinder with dual-VVT-i...
2009 Toyota Matrix Unveiled…Does This Look Better than the Mazda3?
Toyota has unveiled two new models today, the all-new 2009 Corolla and the equally new Matrix (Corolla Matrix). Think of the Matrix as a Corolla 5-door or a Corolla wagon and because of this it has the exact same engines. The Matrix comes with either a 1.8L 132 horsepower engine or a 2.4L 158 horsepower engine. Three models are going...
